Mac Keyboard Shortcuts
Mac keyboard shortcuts allow you to perform various tasks efficiently using combinations of modifier keys and regular keys.
- Command + A: Select all items.
- Command + C: Copy selected items.
- Command + V: Paste copied items.
- Command + X: Cut selected items.
- Command + Z: Undo the last action.
- Command + Shift + Z: Redo the last action.
- Command + N: Open a new window or document.
- Command + P: Open the print dialog box.
- Command + S: Save the current document.
- Command + Q: Quit the current application.
- Command + W: Close the current window.
- Command + Tab: Switch between open applications.
- Command + Space: Open Spotlight search.
- Command + Shift + 3: Take a whole screenshot of everything on your screen.
- Command + Shift + 4: Click a snap of just a part of your screen.
- Command + F: Open the find dialog box.
- Command + T: Open a new tab in browsers.
- Command + L: Highlight the address bar in browsers.
Modifier Keys on Mac
| Key Name | Symbol | Windows Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Command (Cmd) | ⌘ | Windows Logo Key |
| Control (Ctrl) | ⌃ | Control Key |
| Option (Opt) | ⌥ | Alt Key |
| Shift | ⇧ | Shift Key |
| Fn (Function) | fn | Function Key |
Essential Shortcuts on Mac
Basic Operations
| Action | Shortcut | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Copy | Command + C | Copy selected item to Clipboard |
| Cut | Command + X | Cut selected item to Clipboard |
| Paste | Command + V | Paste contents from Clipboard |
| Undo | Command + Z | Reverse previous action |
| Save | Command + S | Save current document |
| Command + P | Open print dialog | |
| Select All | Command + A | Select everything |
Navigation & Windows on Mac
| Action | Shortcut | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Close Window | Command + W | Close front window |
| Minimize | Command + M | Minimize window to Dock |
| New Tab | Command + T | Open new tab in Finder/Safari |
| Switch Apps | Command + Tab | Cycle through open applications |
| Hide App | Command + H | Hide current application |
| Force Quit | Option + Command + Esc | Force quit unresponsive app |
Advanced Features on Mac
Screenshots
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Screenshot Menu | Shift + Command + 5 |
| Full Screen Shot | Shift + Command + 3 |
| Selected Area | Shift + Command + 4 |
| Window Shot | Shift + Command + 4, then Spacebar |
Spotlight Search
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Show Spotlight | Command + Space |
| Finder Search | Command + Option + Space |
| Web Search | Type in Spotlight, press Command + B |
